Hrithik Roshan took everyone by surprise when he announced split from Sussanne Khan after 17 long years. Despite their separation, ex-wife Sussanne has always been a supporting friend to Hrithik. (Photo: Instagram)

Earlier, Sussanne had a special message for him on his birthday. She wrote, "Forever and always you stay the sunshine in my life.. Happy happiest birthday, smile that smile brightest and u always will spread that light...limitless#sacredheart" (Photo: Instagram)

According to a source, "Hrithik and Sussanne are working it out. They identified the stress areas in their relationship and are doing their best to work their way around them. Give them time — they will come together again." (Photo: Instagram)

The actor's struggle to overcome a stammer during his growing-up years, a broken marriage with childhood sweetheart Sussanne Khan and his legal battle with actress Kangana Ranaut -- these have been some of the phases in Hrithik's life, which grabbed public and media attention.

Hrithik Roshan had said in an interview that like any normal person, he too has been in situations where he had lost all hope. But he sees such adversities are God-given opportunities to become an improved person, one who understands life and the world better.